Achieving Council direction to keep the total property tax increase in line with inflation, Oakville’s 2012 Budget Committee recommended a 6.55 per cent increase to the town’s portion of the tax bill for an overall property tax increase of 2.9 per cent. This means an average home assessed at $400,000 will pay an additional $112 per year or $2.15 per week.

Council will consider the recommendation on Monday, March 5. Residents who wish to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate should register at: townclerk@oakville.ca or 905-815-6015

Visit the 2012 budget book page for details about the base operating budget, the capital budget and program based performance measures.

2012 rates and fees

The Budget Committee approved the 2012 rates and fees on November 15, and Council approved them on November 21. Open the 2012 Rates and Fees (pdf, 890 kB).

Share your comments and get involved

The 2012 Budget Committee considers all submissions, whether in person, writing or email as part of their budget deliberations.

Residents who wish to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate should register at: townclerk@oakville.ca
905-815-6015

Written comments for the committee can be sent to:
Town Clerk
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON  L6H 0H3

Residents can also email their comments to budget2012@oakville.ca or fax to 905-815-2004.

For more details, please review the information below or visit the agendas and minutes page.

2012 Budget open houses

Wednesday, January 18, 7 to 8 p.m.: Glen Abbey Library
Tuesday, January 24, 7 to 8 p.m.: Woodside Library
Thursday, January 26, 7 to 8 p.m.: Committee Room 1, Town Hall

2012 Budget Committee meetings

Monday, January 16, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Distribution of budget books and overview presentation
Thursday, January 19, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Commissioner presentations
*Friday, January 20, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Commissioner presentations (*presentations complete, meeting not required)
Thursday, February 2, 7–10 p.m.: Delegations
Tuesday, February 7, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Delegations
Thursday, February 9, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.:Deliberations
*Tuesday, February 14, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Deliberations (*as required)
Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m.: Council approval

2012 Budget news releases

February 10, 2012: Budget Committee recommends 6.55% increase to town portion of tax bill
January 23, 2012: Tweet your budget questions on January 30
January 16, 2012: Oakville releases 2012 budget discussion document
January 10, 2012: Oakville seeking public input on 2012 budget
November 21, 2011: Oakville launches early 2012 budget consultation
October 3, 2011: Work underway on 2012 Oakville municipal budget
June 28, 2011: Councillor Adams appointed chair of 2012 Budget Committee

2012 Budget presentations

January 19, 2012: Community Services (pdf, 304 kB)
January 19, 2012: Corporate Services (pdf, 385 kB)
January 19, 2012: Infrastructure and Transportation Services (pdf, 6.5 MB)
January 19, 2012: Office of the Mayor and Council Office of the CAO (pdf, 125 kB)
January 19, 2012: Planning and Development Services (pdf, 263 kB)
January 16, 2012: 2012 Budget Overview (pdf, 1.6 MB)
January 16, 2012: Results of Pre-Budget Consultations (pdf, 95 kB)
September 30, 2011: Program Service Level Review (pdf, 85 kB)
June 27, 2011: 2012-2014 Budget Directions and Budget Forecast (pdf, 162 kB)

2012 Budget Committee members

Mayor Rob Burton
Councillor Tom Adams — Chair
Councillor Pam Damoff
Councillor Allan Elgar
Councillor Alan Johnston